Round the Island Race - 28 June 2008 

As 2008 is Sceptre’s Golden Jubilee, the race has been chosen as one of the key events to celebrate this important anniversary.  We were therefore delighted that the sailing legend and 2007 Yachtsman of the Year,

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

accepted our invitation to skipper the boat for the 2008 Round the Island Race.  We had a great day, and showed that Sceptre is still a tremendous racing yacht.

Photo: Paul Wyeth

Some comments:

"It was a brilliant weekend.  Thanks so much for the opportunity". Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

"It was a real privilege to sail aboard Sceptre". Caroline Aisher

"Very many thanks for a great experience on Sceptre, wonderful company and very very enjoyable". Michael Knox-Johnston

Results:  2nd in the Classic Racing Yacht class, 64th overall (elapsed time) out of 1557 finishers.